Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
251266

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bluff & Fingerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Comp. Fl. German. , ed. 2, 2: 435 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250598



Common Names

  • Neottia ovata
  • Ovata Neottia
  • Neottia


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Synonyms

  • Listera multinervia Peterm. [unknown]
  • Listera ovata (L.) R.Br. [unknown]
  • Malaxis ovata Bernh. [unknown]
  • Neottia latifolia Rich. [unknown]
  • Ophrys bifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Ophrys ovata L. [unknown]
  • Pollinirhiza ovata Dulac [unknown]
  • Serapias ovata Steud. [unknown]
  • Bifolium ovatum Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Listera ovata brachyglossa Peterm. [unknown]
  • Listera ovata platyglossa Peterm. [unknown]
  • Listera ovata multinervia (Peterm.) Peterm. [unknown]
  • Listera ovata elliptica Zapal. [unknown]
  • Listera ovata gracilis Zapal. [unknown]
  • Listera ovata minima Zapal. [unknown]
  • Listera ovata densiflora W.Zimm. [unknown]
  • Listera ovata parvifolia Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Listera ovata trifoliata Cariot & St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Diphryllum ovatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Distomaea ovata Spenn. [unknown]
  • Epipactis ovalifolia Stokes [unknown]
  • Epipactis ovata Crantz [unknown]
  • Helleborine ovata F.W.Schmidt [unknown]

Description

Neottia ovata (also called Oval twayblade, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Europe, North Africa, and western and central Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Neottia ovata has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and dizziness. It is also used for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neottia ovata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neottia ovata is a terrestrial orchid native to Japan and Korea. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It can be grown in pots or in the ground.

Where to Find Neottia ovata

Neottia ovata is native to Japan and can be found in forests and grasslands.

Neottia ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neottia ovata?

Neottia ovata

What is the common name of Neottia ovata?

Ovate Coral-Root

What is the family of Neottia ovata?

Orchidaceae

Species in the Neottia genus

Neottia acuminata, Neottia alternifolia, Neottia auriculata, Neottia bambusetorum, Neottia banksiana, Neottia biflora, Neottia borealis, Neottia brevicaulis, Neottia brevilabris, Neottia camtschatea, Neottia convallarioides, Neottia cordata, Neottia deltoidea, Neottia dentata, Neottia divaricata, Neottia flabellata, Neottia gaudissartii, Neottia inayatii, Neottia japonica, Neottia karoana, Neottia kiusiana, Neottia listeroides, Neottia longicaulis, Neottia mackinnonii, Neottia makinoana, Neottia megalochila, Neottia microglottis, Neottia morrisonicola, Neottia mucronata, Neottia nanchuanica, Neottia nandadeviensis, Neottia nankomontana, Neottia nepalensis, Neottia nidus-avis, Neottia nipponica, Neottia oblata, Neottia ovata, Neottia pantlingii, Neottia papilligera, Neottia pinetorum, Neottia pseudonipponica, Neottia puberula, Neottia smallii, Neottia smithiana, Neottia smithii, Neottia taizanensis, Neottia tenii, Neottia tenuis, Neottia unguiculata, Neottia ussuriensis,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-134271: Based on the initial data import
Mathias Joseph Bluff (1805-1837): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bluff' in the authors string.
Carl Anton Fingerhuth (1798-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fingerh.' in the authors string.